Statement from President Forrest Harris of American Baptist College on Congressman John Lewis’s Medical Announcement

At American Baptist College, we are all in prayerful support of our esteemed alumnus, Congressman John Lewis, who announced Sunday, December 29, 2019, he is facing the most crucial fight of his lifetime, a diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer. We have no doubt the courageous character Congressman Lewis exhibited throughout his life fighting for justice, will not take a back seat fighting against the serious challenge of this disease. We proudly stand with Congressman Lewis, this outstanding national servant for social justice, as well as many others throughout the nation and world, as he fights yet another battle.

President Forrest E. Harris, Sr.
American Baptist College
Nashville, TN